King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Showcases Ecosystem Restoration Efforts to International Experts

The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority recently hosted a field tour of the reserve for international experts and representatives from various national entities, including the National Center for Wildlife Development and NEOM. This tour was part of a workshop on initiatives and efforts to restore degraded ecosystems in the Kingdom, organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). During the workshop, the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, in collaboration with public, private, and non-profit sectors, showcased its endeavors to rehabilitate degraded lands to local and international experts. These efforts align with the environmental objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, the strategic targets for the Royal Reserves by 2030, and the outcomes of the Saudi Green and Middle East Green Initiatives. The environmental tour allowed visitors to witness the successful efforts of the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. This included a site visit to Rawdat Al-Khafs, where one million seedlings were planted in collaboration with the National Center for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification-serving as a successful model for ecosystem restoration efforts within the reserve's boundaries, in line with global best practices. These efforts have effectively improved ecosystem services and restored biodiversity. The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve is one of seven reserves established by a royal decree. It is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and is governed by an independent authority headed by a board of directors chaired by Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. The reserve, located in Riyadh, covers an area of approximately 28,000 square kilometers. It includes Rawdat Al-Tanhat, Rawdat Al-Khafs, Rawdat Noura, Al-Dahna, Al-Suman, and the surrounding areas. Source: Saudi Press Agency